Hapoel Be'er Sheva Optimistic About Injured Players' Return

Hapoel Be'er Sheva secured a 1-0 victory over Kiryat Shmona on Saturday, capping a successful week that also included two league wins and a strong performance in the Europa League against Dinamo Zagreb. While the team achieved its goal of securing the points, coach Ran Kozuch expressed dissatisfaction with the team's play, particularly in the final minutes.

Following the win, the club praised Amir Ganah for his continued progress, with one player noting, "He continues his progress, no doubt the numbers will come." Additionally, the club lauded full-backs Guy Mzrahi and Pedro Amador, describing them as "two full-backs at the highest level."

Regarding player injuries, Hapoel Be'er Sheva is hopeful that Itay Rotman and Lucas Ventura will return after the international break, which is expected to provide a significant boost to the team's strength during the demanding schedule. Djibril Diop, who missed the match due to illness, and Joao Victor, sidelined due to fatigue, are also anticipated to return after the break.

Coach Kozuch also commented on the departure of Itay Hazut, stating, "If it were up to me, I wouldn't have let him go, but he asked to leave. I couldn't stand in his way, it wasn't my decision."